Driis Music

reviewsextraslinksguestbooksitemap

Get Rich or Die Tryin'
News & Press Releases


October 9, 2005

PSP Users to Get Rich Wirelessly
Paramount Pictures Designs First Film Site for PSP Geared to Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's
Get Rich or Die Tryin'

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Pictures Interactive Marketing has built the first movie web site specifically for PlayStation Portable (PSP), it was announced today by Amy Powell, vice president of Interactive Marketing for Paramount Pictures. PSP users who have downloaded the PSP 2.0 operating system will be able to surf wirelessly to www.50psp.com and access the PSP-exclusive site for Get Rich or Die Tryin', starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and directed by six-time Academy AwardŽ nominee Jim Sheridan.

Built specifically to take advantage of PSP's aspect ratio and surfing capabilities, the site will contain trailers, wallpapers, webisodes, and photos that PSP users can download directly to their PSP devices.

Commenting on the announcement, Powell said, "We're thrilled to have built the first movie-related PSP-specific site -- it's just one example of how we're always looking for new ways to reach online moviegoers. As we move into a mobile world, it's important to be aware of the ways advances in technology affect information access. In addition, Get Rich or Die Tryin' is a perfect match for the first PSP-exclusive movie site; the PSP is huge in the hip-hop community and 50's fans are avid PSP users."

Prior to the Get Rich or Die Tryin' PSP site, PSP users who wanted to play movie trailers would first download the trailer to their desktops, then transfer the file to the handheld device. With the release of PSP's OS 2.0, users can now browse the internet with the device, downloading information directly to the PSP. With the introduction of www.50psp.com, Paramount Pictures introduces the first film site designed specifically for the device.

Sony has sold upwards of six million PSP units worldwide with an expected total unit sales of 12 million by the end of 2005, a rate which has already far outpaced the introduction of the iPod. A recent report from Sony also indicated that an anticipated $250 million of UMD movies will be sold by year- end, making the PSP the fastest growing multi-media platform ever, beating the first year numbers during the launch of both the iPod and the DVD player combined.

The main site for the film is www.GetRichOrDieTryinMovie.com. The film opens in theaters on November 9.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, one of the biggest and most popular stars in hip-hop, is the charismatic driving force behind Get Rich or Die Tryin', a hard-hitting drama directed by six-time OscarŽ nominee Jim Sheridan about an orphaned street kid who makes his mark in the drug trade but finally dares to leave the violence behind and become the rap artist he was meant to be.

Paramount Pictures presents an Interscope/Shady/Aftermath and MTV Films production of a Jim Sheridan film starring Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. Directed by Jim Sheridan from a screenplay written by Terence Winter, the film is produced by Jimmy Iovine, Paul Rosenberg, Chris Lighty, and Jim Sheridan. The executive producers are Gene Kirkwood, Stuart Parr, Van Toffler, David Gale, Arthur Lappin and Daniel Lupi.

Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom, Inc., one of the world's largest entertainment and media companies and a leader in the production, promotion and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and music.

(source: Paramount Pictures)



October 3, 2005

50 Cent Announces November 8 Release Date for Album to Accompany His Major Motion Picture Debut
"Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture
Get Rich or Die Tryin'" Features All New Music From 50 Cent, G Unit and More

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- 50 Cent is putting the finishing touches to what is looking to be another blockbuster release this year, the soundtrack to his film debut Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. The album, "Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture Get Rich Or Die Tryin'", will be released on November 8. The film, directed by Jim Sheridan (In America, My Left Foot) will open in theatres on November 9. The soundtrack will be released on G Unit/Interscope Records and will feature all new music from 50 Cent, and the entire stable of artists on his G Unit Records Imprint.

The first single, "Window Shopper," is a track that exposes the mentality of a rapper who can't afford to buy the things he wants and feels he deserves. It also serves as a focal point for some of the movies most poignant scenes.

Earlier this month, the album track "Hustler's Ambition" was dropped to give people a taste of what to expect from the soundtrack. Its grimy nature will take you back to where it all began, the hungry streets of Queens. DJ's across the country are spinning this track uncontrollably in the clubs.

"I created the music for the soundtrack while I was actually filming the movie. I had a studio trailer with me and would record every day between takes," comments 50 Cent. "I keep telling you, I'm the hardest working man alive."

50 Cent executive produced the album. Sha Money XL is co-executive producer with Dr. Dre and Hi-Tek providing further production. Mase, Nate Dogg and newly signed G Unit members Mobb Deep and M.O.P are also featured on the album.

(source: Interscope Records)



BUY THE:
MOVIE POSTER!
DVD!
SOUNDTRACK CD!

Get Rich or Die Tryin'
The Review
The Soundtrack
Home



External links:
Get Rich or Die Tryin': The Official Movie Site
50 Cent Official Site
ThisIs50.com
G-Unit Clothing Co.
Violator Records/Management
G-Unit Official Site
Get Rich or Die Tryin' @ The Internet Movie Database
50 Cent Online
G Unit World



More from Jim Sheridan:
The Boxer review
In America review



B L O G U P D A T E S


Get Rich or Die Tryin' @ The Movie Report/Mr. Brown's Movie Site/© Michael Dequina
All images and multimedia files are copyright their respective copyright holders and no rights are given or implied


Presented by A-Frame Studios

Fifty Filmmakers

Driis Music

7wallace

Headshell Ltd

Hevlar Recordings presents Mr. Me Innit

Subscribe to Mr. Brown's weekly movie newsletter, The Movie Report:
Name:
Email:
Want a Movie Site shirt, mousepad, or mug? Check out
Mr. Brown's
Movie Merchandise.

BUY!
Get Rich or Die Tryin' poster
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' Poster
    Get Rich or Die Tryin' DVD
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' DVD
    Get Rich or Die Tryin' soundtrack CD
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' Soundtrack CD
    From Pieces to Weight book
  • From Pieces to Weight Book
  • From Pieces to Weight Book on CD
    50 Cent: Bulletproof video game
  • 50 Cent: Bulletproof PS2 Game
  • 50 Cent: Bulletproof Xbox Game
  • 50 Cent: Bulletproof PSP Game
    The New Breed DVD
  • The New Breed DVD
    Get Rich or Die Tryin' CD
  • Get Rich or Die Tryin' CD
    The Massacre Special Edition CD/DVD
  • The Massacre Special Edition CD/DVD
    50 Cent poster
  • 50 Cent Posters

  • Please keep The Movie Report/
    Mr. Brown's Movie Site alive
    by generously submitting a PayPal donation.





    Register for Giant Cinema & get PAID watching TV & movies!

    Search & Win

    WordLinx - Get Paid To Click

    Please buy from my eBay Wish List

    Please buy from my Amazon.com Wish List

    Movie Poop Shoot

    Film Flam Flummox

    web log free
    Buy my book 50 FILMMAKERS!

    Movie Ticket Deals, Discounts, Offers, & Coupons | Dealflicks